Dr. Albert Luu (above, left, with his partner, Victoria), will be joining the Kincardine Family Health Organization in September, 2026. In addition to launching a new family practice in Kincardine, he will be working at the Kincardine Hospital, in the emergency room and with hospitaliz...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners marked the recent World Hospice and Palliative Care Day with a $100,000 donation to hospices in Tiverton, Walkerton and Clinton. World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed annually to raise awareness and advocate for improved access to servi...
The Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club has donated $60,000 toward the purchase of a new bone-density scanner for the Wingham and District Hospital, a service that has not previously been available locally. Bone-density scans are an important diagnostic tool that help detect osteoporosis...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Oct. 20, at approximately 6 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a stolen motor vehicle at a residence along Sideroad 25 N, Municipality of Brockton. The vehicle was taken sometime between 11 p.m. Oct. 19, and 5:30 a.m. Oct. 20. Police are searching fo...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Congratulations to Todd Thompson on his Movember Golf Classic and the funds raised again! Thank you to everyone who supports the families and friends in their journeys to better health. Oct. 19-25 is Small Business Week and we appreciate all th...
Luke Bedard (above) is the new community services director for the Municipality of Kincardine, following the retirement of Jayne Jagelewski at the end of September. At the Sept. 24 Kincardine council meeting, Jagelewski was thanked for her four years as community services director with...
(GODERICH, ON) - Oct. 6, members of the Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich. As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against the partner. A 28-year-old ...
The fifth annual Spooky Trail Walk is set for Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Kincardine. Throw on your Halloween costumes and join in the fun for all ages. The event begins at Geddes Park – River Loop (Red Trail). Get ready for some spooking, treats and a simple cont...
The first floor of the Kincardine Library is getting a makeover which means that a large portion of the facility will be closed, beginning tomorrow (Oct. 21), including the accessible entrance, with the work expected to be completed by Oct. 31. That’s the word from the Bruce Coun...
Bruce and Grey counties will host a virtual Homelessness and Co-ordinated Access community forum, Nov. 12, inviting community members to learn about local efforts to address homelessness and connect people with housing supports. The forum will explore current homelessness challenges in...
The heat was on Saturday afternoon, as the inaugural Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary Chili Cook-off drew 10 entries and a great crowd to do the taste-testing and voting. Held at the Grey Matter Brewing Company in downtown Kincardine, the event welcomed patrons to pay $10 for three sample...
The Swajan Samanvay Sanatan Centre hosted its second annual charity dinner, Wednesday, at the Kincardine Pavilion, transforming the evening into a celebration of unity and generosity rooted in the timeless principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the world is one family. About 120 people ga...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s Wednesday meeting featured a first-person account of viticulture – the practice of growing grapes for the purpose of making wine - by member Susan Miszturak. Susan Miszturak presents “Life in a Vineyard” at t...
The weather has been rather changeable over the past few weeks, but it’s worth the walk or drive to see how the beauty of fall has descended on the Kincardine area. The leaves are turning colour and creating quite the vibrant display of red, yellow, orange and gold in Kincardine ...
The beautifully-coloured foliage, the chill in the air and the ever-shortening days can mean only one thing - fall is here! Another year has flown by, and it is once again time to invite one and all to the annual Breakfast for Malawi, slated for Sunday, Nov. 2, from 8:30-10 a.m., at Kn...
Members of the South Bruce branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des eneignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) met at the Ripley-Huron Legion Hall, Wednesday, for their fall meeting. Ever mindful of the needs of the community, particularly wome...
“Loon Brooding”, by self-taught artist Cecil Ivey, is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser, on display at Sobeys Kincardine. Ivey’s trademark “white space” which is incorpo...
Ross James Priebe, formerly of Kincardine died Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Kitchener, in his 93rd year. He was a well-known constable with the Listowel and Kincardine police departments, from 1968-83, and briefly operated a car-detailing shop in Kincardine. He moved from Kincardine to...
In alignment with its “Canadian at our Core” strategy, Bruce Power has signed a 10-year strategic alliance agreement with Contro Valve, forging a continued partnership that secures well-paying jobs, drives the economy and supports clean energy projects right here at home. T...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Oct. 16, at approximately 9 a.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP initiated a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation along Millennium Way, Kincardine. Upon activating the cruisers emergency lights, the vehicle continued on and into a nearby parking lot. When the ...
Once again, this year, the Ripley and District Lions Club is pleased to assist those in Huron Township who need some extra help at Christmas. Individuals or families may be referred through schools, community service agencies or churches. Referrals must be received by Nov. 27, and the ...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) - The Huron County OPP is investigating a collision between a car and a cyclist, north of Goderich. Wednesday, Oct. 15, just after 8 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to the report of a collision on Bluewater Veterans Highway, north of ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) held a public information meeting, Oct. 3, to present proposed updates to regulated-area mapping for portions of the Township of Huron-Kinloss. The meeting, held in accordance with Ontario Regulation 41/24, invited residents, cottagers, ...
The Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario is bullish on the opportunities ahead for skilled tradespeople with Bruce Power’s ongoing Life-Extension Program, Major Component Replacement (MCR), and Bruce “C” projects. Continuing long-standing sup...
Bruce County’s commissioner of community development, Clare Dodds, has received a Registered Professional Planners leadership award from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute. The institute hosted its 2025 PlanON Awards, Thursday, Sept. 18, recognizing members who demonstra...
The sixth annual Reid Family Halloween Haunt fund-raiser is set for Oct. 24-25, from 7-9 p.m., at the home of Nick and Nicole Reid, 953 Boardwalk, Kincardine. Admission is a non-perishable item for the Kincardine Food Bank or a monetary donation. One hundred per cent of all donations g...
Peddie Fyke won $1,283 in this week’s Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 39 which revealed the Jack of Clubs. Let’s see if we can push next week’s estimated jackpot to $25,500! Tickets are available at kincardineace.com, and at these local retailers: Kincard...
The future is built by those who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves — and this fall, young women from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties will get the chance to do just that. The Built to Lead event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Nuclear Innovation Insti...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has executed warrants at several properties as a result of a drug-trafficking investigation. Oct. 15, at 5 a.m., the Grey-Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed several simultaneous search warrants in Kincardine and Huro...
With autumn’s arrival, Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding people that vaccination is a safe and effective way to prevent respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19 and the flu. Both the updated COVID-19 vaccine and this year’s seasonal influenza vaccine will be available to t...
Everyone is invited to support the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens through the “Sharing the Harvest” take-out meal, with pick-up slated for Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Ainsdale Golf Course. Enjoy a home-cooked meal made from locally-grown ingredients, featuring a...
DRUG SEIZURE AT RIDE PROGRAM (ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Oct. 2, at 2:24 a.m., the South Bruce OPP was conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program along Queen Street South in Paisley. A vehicle entered the area, where an officer observed a passenger known to poli...
Victor “Vic” Helewn of Kincardine, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Wilma, dear father of David Guest and Lynette Helewn, and grandfather of Alexander, Dylan, and Victoria. Missed by his sister, Cl...
(LONDON, ON) - West Region OPP members issued almost 2,000 charges over the course of this year's "Operation Impact" Thanksgiving long weekend traffic campaign. "Operation Impact" aims to reduce the number of preventable motor vehicle fatalities, injuries a...
It was a beautiful Thanksgiving weekend for everyone in Purple Grove and we extend our best wishes to all our family and friends across Canada and around the globe! Some of our western provinces have already had a taste of winter so we will enjoy this next week even more! Sheena and Al...
Helen Margaret Leader (nee Shouldice) died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, peacefully, at her home in Paisley, after a brief battle with cancer. She was in her 70th year. Devoted wife of John Leader. Loving mother of Heather Ewing (Chris) of Dornoch, and Elaine Murray (Rob) of Edmonton; and ...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - Bruce County Road 1 has been re-opened, following an overnight collision and closure. Oct. 13, at about 8:30 p.m., the South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services were called to the accident, involving a farm...
Bruce County council spent Thursday (Oct. 9) discussing a draft of the 2026 capital and operating budget, which includes a 5.97-per-cent levy (tax) increase. This step in the budget process provides the opportunity to prioritize alignment to strategic organizational goals, realizing th...
DRIVER AIR-LIFTED FROM OFF-ROAD COLLISION (MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - Oct. 13, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle collision at an address along Sideroad 40, Municipality of South Bruce. Police attended with Bruce Count...
Barbara Jo Starr (nee Solomon) of Brantford, died July 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by friends, after a short illness. She was 75. Survived by her sisters, Beverly Solomon Spence of Kincardine, and Catherine Solomon of California; as well as her sweet tea-cup dog, Molly. Predec...